Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Remembrance Day Activities for Kids | History, Poppies & Learning

Remembrance Day Activities for Kids | History, Poppies & Learning
Remembrance Day is a meaningful opportunity to help children explore remembrance, gratitude, community, peace, kindness, and the importance of remembering those who served and sacrificed for others . For little learners, Remembrance Day can be introdu…

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Why Learning Spanish Through Stories Works

Why Learning Spanish Through Stories Works
Why Learning Spanish Through Stories Works Learning a new language is about much more than memorizing vocabulary lists and practicing grammar rules. Language is meant to be understood, experienced, and used for meaningful communication. Yet many Spanis…

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Space Week With Young Children: Stories, Wonder, Play, and Discovery

Space Week With Young Children: Stories, Wonder, Play, and Discovery
Space is one of those subjects that seems to naturally invite wonder. The moon. The stars. The planets. Rockets. Astronauts. Aliens. The night sky. For young children, space doesn't need to begin with complicated facts about the solar system. It can begi…

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Task Completion Activities for Kids | Focus, Independence & Learning

Task Completion Activities for Kids | Focus, Independence & Learning
Unfinished work is often seen as something that needs to be corrected quickly — a task to finish, a page to complete, a checklist to move through. But in childhood, unfinished work can also tell a story. Sometimes it reflects hesitation, overwhelm, d…

Friday, September 12, 2014

Number Recognition Activities for Kids | Number Sense & Math Skills

Number Recognition Activities for Kids | Number Sense & Math Skills
Learning Through Numbers, Movement, and Play Young children don’t learn in compartments. They experience the world as a whole — through movement, touch, curiosity, repetition, and play. When numbers are introduced through meaningful actions and playf…

Thursday, September 11, 2014

How Stories Support Bilingual Language Development

How Stories Support Bilingual Language Development
How Stories Support Bilingual Language Development Raising or teaching bilingual children comes with incredible opportunities. It also comes with important questions. How can we help children develop strong skills in both languages? How can we support v…

Thursday, September 4, 2014

National Playdough Day – Creative, Sensory, and Hands-On Learning Experiences for Young Children

National Playdough Day – Creative, Sensory, and Hands-On Learning Experiences for Young Children
Soft dough squeezed between little fingers. Tiny hands rolling, pinching, and creating. Endless possibilities shaped through imagination and play. National Playdough Day is a celebration of creativity, exploration, sensory discovery, and hands-on lea…

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

10 Ways to Use Picture Books in Spanish Class

10 Ways to Use Picture Books in Spanish Class
10 Ways to Use Picture Books in Spanish Class Picture books are one of the most powerful resources available to Spanish teachers. They provide meaningful language, engaging stories, rich vocabulary, and authentic opportunities for communication. Wheth…